15 5-Free Nail Polishes in the Prettiest Spring Colors

Painting your nails is part of life, y’all. Okay, it’s not a necessity, but it is a really creative form of self-expression — have you seen DIY rainbow ombre nail art? While getting your nails did is fun and all, nail polish is notoriously filled with seriously nasty chemicals, so turning to 5-free nail polish options is an easy way to ensure you + your nails’ health are protected. Peep these 5-free polishes that don’t contain any formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate, toluene, formaldehyde resin and camphor but bring it BIG time when it comes to color. Your digits are about to get super springy.

3. Treat Collection in Poppies and Peonies ($22): A punchy pink is a classic nail polish color choice that never goes out of style. That said, a color that packs this much sunny pigment deserves to be seen — so prepare to break out your fave sandals.

4. Mineral Fusion Confetti Nail Polish ($8): Can’t decide on a fun spring nail polish color? This is your solution. Teal, gold, purple, pink and red confetti fill up this gorgeous bottle of polish — the only thing that’s prettier is when it sparkles on your nails in the sunshine.

7. Piggy Paint in Groovy Grape ($8): It doesn’t get more natural than this nail polish, y’all. Not only does the color rule, but you also won’t have to worry about this stuff having a strong odor or getting into your kids’ hands — it’s totally safe for everyone.

8. Julep Brenna in Boho Glam ($14): A sparkly, sky-blue, glow-in-the-dark polish like this beauty from Julep will invoke instant memories of frolicking in a field outside on a clear day. Think of the little sparkles in the polish as clouds in the sky ;)

10. Kure Bazaar Nail Lacquer in Adriana ($16): This grape-colored purple is the perfect in between shade to transition from moody winter hues to brighter springy colors on your nails. You could even add a sheer glitter or shimmer coat to take it to the next level.

12. LACC in 1964 ($13): Tangerine orange on your nails is an awesome color choice to kick off spring the right way. We love how there isn’t any shimmer in this color — it’s all about the orange — which keeps this color really wearable despite its bright hue.

13. Jin Soon Ube in Vivid Lavender ($18): This pastel lavender shade is the perfect balance of spring color and understated minimalism. If you’re more low-key about your look and aren’t a fan of in-your-face colors, consider a muted polish like this one.

14. Zoya Nail Polish in Selene ($10): Calling all mermaids! This dreamy nail polish is ideal if you can’t decide between a grassy green, teal or blue — it has all of those colors in one shimmery bottle. Bring on those by the sea vibes!